When The Checks Stop Coming In: “Nasty” Newt Gingrich Is Charging Folks $50 To Take A Picture With Him

Gingrich, who spoke before a county-level Republican meeting on Monday evening, focused his roughly 40-minute speech on energy – a theme he hopes will carry him to a comeback in the race. “I believe you can develop a Republican campaign that despite a billion dollars in Obama money, despite the bias of the elite media, despite the power of the incumbent presidency,” he said. “You can defeat him by picking your fights carefully and sticking to them.”

Monday’s event, held in a state that doesn’t vote for another three weeks, also seemed to signal a new phase in the campaign. Event attendees were allowed to take pictures with the candidate for $50 per photo. Before tonight, supporters took photos with Gingrich for free. Charging for photos, in addition to news that the campaign canceled a trip to North Carolina, contributes to the narrative that Gingrich is struggling to stay afloat financially. But, Gingrich continues to vow to stay in the race even until Delaware votes on April 24th.

Damn, Newt…sounds like times are tough. He better ask “Money Mitt” Romney if he can hold something until the race is over.